by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 13, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, Paris, Travel Well
can be found at the original 1862 Ladurée bakery, located on Rue Royale. Famed as the creator of the double-decker macaron, Ladurée not only offers the elegant dessert in a rainbow assortment of flavors, but it also holds as one of the oldest tearooms in Paris,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Well
What: Diwali, or Deepavali literally means “festival of lights.” It is the biggest celebrated holiday for Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It’s a 5-day festival that usually falls during October/November, marking autumn as the festive season. Modern...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Portugal, Travel Well
From palaces to fishing villages to beaches to vineyards, the neighboring countryside of Lisbon can satisfy any palate. Within just an hour or two, you can experience completely different worlds. This is after you’ve exhausted the star attraction, Lisbon, of course....
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, Paris, Travel Well
can be found at Jacques Genin, one of Paris’ most reputable pâtisseries and chocolate shops, located in the 3rd arrondissement. But don’t go asking for a lemon tart; ask for a tarte au citron instead. You’ll be received with much better service, and maybe even a...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
To all my British friends: Happy Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night / Firework Night! Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, ’twas his intent To blow...
